# BXI (EP)

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2010 EP by Boris and Ian Astbury

BXI EP by Boris and Ian Astbury Released September 2010 Recorded 2010 Studio Sound Square, Bazooka, Peace Music[1] Genre Alternative rock Length 20:10 Label Southern Lord Producer Boris, Ian Astbury Boris chronology Variations (2010) BXI (2010) Klatter (2011) Ian Astbury chronology Spirit\Light\Speed (2000) BXI (2010)

***BXI*** is a collaborative EP by the Japanese band [Boris](/source/Boris_(band)) and [the Cult](/source/The_Cult) lead vocalist [Ian Astbury](/source/Ian_Astbury). The EP was released in September 2010 in CD, black, blue and pink vinyl, and digital formats through [Southern Lord Records](/source/Southern_Lord_Records).[2] Boris and Ian Astbury had performed live together, including on May 30, 2010, at the [Sydney Opera House](/source/Sydney_Opera_House) and on September 7, 2010, at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in [Brooklyn](/source/Brooklyn%2C_New_York), [New York](/source/New_York_(state)).[3]

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [4] Drowned in Sound 6/10[5] Pitchfork Media 3.3/10[6] Popmatters 5/10[7] The Skinny [8] Sputnikmusic 4/5[9] The Sunday Times [10] Washington Times Communities 8.5/10[11]

## Track listing

No. Title Length 1. "Teeth and Claws" 5:17 2. "We Are Witches" 4:13 3. "Rain" (The Cult cover) 5:01 4. "Magickal Child" 5:39 Total length: 20:10

## Personnel

Per the album liner notes.[1]

- Ian Astbury – vocals, lyrics

- Takeshi – bass guitar, rhythm guitar

- Wata – vocals, lead guitar

- Atsuo – drums, percussion

- Michio Kurihara – guitar on "Rain" and "Magickal Child"

### Production and design

- Tetsuya "Cherry" Tochigi – recording, mixing

- "Fangsanalsatan" – recording, engineering

- Soichiro Nakamura – mixing, mastering

- Tadashi Hamada – [artists and repertoire](/source/Artists_and_repertoire)

- André Fromont – Polaroid photography

- Miki Matsushima – BXI photograph

- [Stephen O'Malley](/source/Stephen_O'Malley) – design

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Backcover_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Backcover_1-1) *BXI* (CD liner and back cover). [Boris](/source/Boris_(band)) and [Ian Astbury](/source/Ian_Astbury). Los Angeles, California, USA: [Southern Lord Records](/source/Southern_Lord_Records). 2010. LORD120.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes)))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Suarez, Gary. [Boris + Ian Astbury = BXI](http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/06/24/boris-ian-astbury-bxi/) metalsucks.net. 2010-06-24. Retrieved on 2011-02-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [BXI Featuring IAN Astbury, Boris: Video Footage, Photos Of Brooklyn Concert Available](http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=145935) blabbermouth.net. 2010-09-12. Retrieved on 2011-02-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Freeman, Phil. ["BXI – Ian Astbury, Boris, BXI"](http://www.allmusic.com/album/bxi-mw0002016906). [Allmusic](/source/Allmusic). [Rovi Corporation](/source/Rovi_Corporation). Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Ellison, Kyle (August 12, 2010). ["Album Review: Ian Astbury, Boris – BXI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141221162340/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15587/reviews/4140712). *[Drowned in Sound](/source/Drowned_in_Sound)*. Silentway. Archived from [the original](http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15587/reviews/4140712) on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Currin, Grayson (October 6, 2010). ["Boris / Ian Astbury: BXI EP"](http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14713-bxi-ep/). [Pitchfork Media](/source/Pitchfork_Media). Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Begrand, Adrien (August 17, 2010). ["Boris and Ian Astbury: BXI"](https://www.popmatters.com/review/129690-boris-and-ian-astbury-bxi/). [Popmatters](/source/Popmatters). Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Jones, Dick (July 26, 2010). ["Boris & Ian Astbury – BXI EP"](http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/records/99960-boris_ian_astbury_bxi_ep). *[The Skinny](/source/The_Skinny_(magazine))*. Radge Media. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Voivod (September 21, 2010). ["Review: Boris – BXI"](https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/39222/Boris-BXI/). Sputnikmusic. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Lee, Stewart (August 29, 2010). ["Boris with Ian Astbury – BXI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141221165100/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/culture/music/On_Record/article379204.ece). *[The Sunday Times](/source/The_Sunday_Times)*. [News UK](/source/News_UK). Archived from [the original](http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/culture/music/On_Record/article379204.ece) on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Hensch, Mark (October 20, 2010). ["Music review: Boris' 'BXI'"](http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/heavy-hensch-metal/2010/oct/20/music-review-boris-bxi/). *[Washington Times Communities](/source/Washington_Times)*. News World Media Development, LLC. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

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